Snapping smartly to the iPad Mini with its integrated magnets, the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini turns the diminutive tablet into a pint-sized laptop.

Packing a slim aluminium cover to protect the iPad mini, the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard can be flipped over to reveal its built- in Bluetooth ‘EasyType’ keyboard.

Offering a standard QWERTY keyboard, Logitech has an instant On/Off feature, and should have enough juice to keep you pecking away for three months on a single charge (based on usage of two hours per day).

According to Logitech, the Ultrathin Keyboard mini should be available in the U.S. and Europe just about now, priced at a rather steep $79.99.

“We are excited to bring the award-winning Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover design – recognized across the industry as the best mobile keyboard for iPad – to the iPad mini,” said Alexis Richard, director of brand development for tablet accessories. “Think of it as the other half of your iPad mini. Its clever seven-inch design fits perfectly with the iPad mini while offering full-size keys for easy typing, saving your screen space for content.”

Attaching securely with the click of powerful integrated magnets, the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini has a slim aluminum cover that matches the iPad mini and brings durable protection to it with minimal weight. When you’re ready to use it, flip the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini around to reveal its built- in Bluetooth® EasyType keyboard,offering a traditional typing layout in a small seven-inch form factor, plus iPad mini function shortcut keys for the commands you use most often, such as copy and paste. It also doubles as a hands-free view stand so you can use your iPad mini without having to hold it.

The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini has an instant On/Off feature, which means your iPad mini automatically wakes up when you open the cover and switches to standby when you close it. The keyboard itself has a three-month battery life (based on usage of two hours per day) so you can spend more time exploring your new tablet and less time worrying about your keyboard losing power.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in February 2013, for a suggested retail price of $79.99. For more information please visit www.logitech.com or our blog.